Virginia Lindsay and Karen Heilman have been business partners for a long time. From gardening and antiquing to two successful local coffee shops, the women have long mastered the balance of ...

The dog was asleep in the corner, and I was seated at the kitchen table, drinking a cup of weak tea. My 21-year-old son sat cross-legged on the floor, messing with his guitar, telling me a funny story ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

TOWNSHIP MINISTRY’S DECISION TO CLOSE THE HOME. FAITH FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES ON WEST MAIN STREET IN MOUNTVILLE LIVES UP TO ITS NAME. THEY HAVE AN AWESOME OUTLOOK. THEY DON’T HAVE A LOT, BUT WHAT THEY ...

Krista McCay is a writer specializing in video game guides and walkthroughs. She first entered the industry in 2022 while studying English at UC Santa Barbara and working part-time as an editor. It ...

Thirty years after the hit musical Rent had its start on Broadway, Roger actor Adam Pascal and Mark actor Anthony Rapp are keeping the spirit of the original Broadway cast and the 2005 Rent movie cast ...

Finding friendship and maintaining connections in adulthood is hard. Here’s where to start. By Catherine Pearson When it comes to friendship in the United States, the outlook is pretty darn bleak.

Early in Kip Williams’ career as a social psychologist, he was at the park with his dog in Des Moines, Iowa, when a flying disc landed on his blanket. The guys it belonged to were clearly waiting for ...

Friendship breakups usually come with a clear expectation: Move on. Replace your former friend with someone newer—“better”—and build a happy, thriving life that no longer includes them. But what if ...

3 Interview: Nicole Travolta Talks Shopping Addiction in New Show at SoHo Playhouse The evening opened with U2’s “Where the Streets Have No Name” from The Joshua Tree, setting a tone that reached ...

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